Vol. 482 No. 8
144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps, if any, he will take to enhance Ireland's opportunities for the expansion of its agri-industries in an enlarged European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19678/97]
The current development strategy for the food industry is set out in the food sub-programme of the operational programme for industrial development. The sub-programme covers the period 1994-99, reflecting the current programming period for Structural Funds. In devising a new strategy for the next Structural Funds period, regard will be had to all relevant factors including enlargement of the EU, the next WTO Round and further CAP reform.
